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#847 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · New Prairie United School Corp · Rolling Prairie, IN
A New Prairie United School Corp elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
605 E Michigan St, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
- Math 57% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rolling Prairie Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rolling Prairie Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,154
Median home value
$245,500
Median rent
$1,694/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Olive Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 484 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Prairie United School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rolling Prairie Elementary School is listed in New Prairie United School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rolling Prairie Elementary School
Rolling Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rolling Prairie, IN, part of New Prairie United School Corp, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rolling Prairie Elementary School
What grades does Rolling Prairie Elementary School serve?
Rolling Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rolling Prairie Elementary School?
Rolling Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Prairie Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rolling Prairie Elementary School rank in IN?
Rolling Prairie Elementary School ranks #847 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Rolling Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rolling Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rolling Prairie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Prairie Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rolling Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rolling Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rolling Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rolling Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolling Prairie Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Rolling Prairie Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (219) 778-2018
- Area population (ZIP 46371)
- 3,490
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46371; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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